My Book Blog - The Chronicles of the Guild

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Past its use by date

Eight years ago when we returned to Brisbane from the USA we brought back a trampoline. The children had enjoyed the one they had in Salt Lake City and very soon began enjoying their new one, which we erected in the garden.

Over the past 8 years they have had many hours of fun and exercise, but during the past 12 months, our poor trampline has been looking a little sad.

Today Ivan and Matthew dismantled it and I am so glad that they did. What appeared to be minor rust on the surface turned out to be dangerous and if they had used it, serious injury could have occured. So farewell to another stage in our children's lives.

The net came down fairly easily using scissors and a knife

then it was time to separate the springs from the mat - Matthew had a great idea to cut the mat which released the pressure

About Me

I am wife, mother and author. My marriage of 24 years is my strength and my rock. My incredible children inspire me and keep me busy - even as adults.
The other person that I am is a 'Published Author' - 2012 saw me publish my first novel "The Creators" and in 2013 I succeeded in publishing my second novel "The Destructors". 2014 will see me finish Book three in my Chronicles of the Guild Series and hopefully publish it after mid-year.
I love writing stories, poetry, inspirational quotes and blog posts. Reading is as important to me as eating, and I love photography & scrapbooking.